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Released: April 23, 2012
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Debit Cards
Will a debit card help me build a credit history?
No, debit card activity is not reported to the credit bureaus. Although debit and credit cards look the same, they are very different. With a debit card, you’re not using credit (borrowing money) since you’re paying with funds from your own linked deposit (typically checking) account.Quick Menu
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